Earth-pig

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of earth pig. alt-of, alternative

    "Here we met with the large and deep lairs of the porcupine (Hystrix cristata) and also of the earth-pig, a devourer of ants and termites. The burrows of the earth-pig are several yards deep, and hidden in the grass they constitute a dangerous impediment to the traveller and hunter."

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"Here we met with the large and deep lairs of the porcupine (Hystrix cristata) and also of the earth-pig, a devourer of ants and termites. The burrows of the earth-pig are several yards deep, and hidden in the grass they constitute a dangerous impediment to the traveller and hunter."

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